Episodes

  • 248 A Tidy and Disciplined Democracy

    248 A Tidy and Disciplined Democracy
    Jan 25 2026
    Tsar Boris seeks to strengthen his position with both the first parliamentary elections in 7 years and the long-awaited birth of an heir. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/248-tidy-democracy Check out the book here: www.amazon.com/State-Builders-St…an/dp/6197814110/
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    33 mins
  • 247 The First Test

    247 The First Test
    Jan 11 2026
    As fascist revisionist powers make bold moves on the European stage and upset the post-war status quo, Tsar Boris' non-party government faces its first real test. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/247-first-test Check out the book here: www.amazon.com/State-Builders-St…an/dp/6197814110/
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    32 mins
  • History of The Lev

    History of The Lev
    Dec 29 2025
    To commemorate Bulgaria's transition to the Euro on January 1st 2026, this special episode looks back on the 145 year history of the Bulgarian Lev as a currency. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/history-of-lev Check out the book here: www.amazon.com/State-Builders-St…an/dp/6197814110/
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    38 mins
  • 246 The Adversary in The House

    246 The Adversary in The House
    Dec 27 2025
    The new government spearheaded by Tsar Boris himself struggles to overcome internal divisions, political opposition, and an assassination plot as world events make the situation for the country more dangerous by the day. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/246-adversary-in-the-house Check out the book here: www.amazon.com/State-Builders-St…an/dp/6197814110/
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    30 mins
  • 245 To Reign and Govern

    245 To Reign and Govern
    Nov 12 2025
    In Greece, the triumph of the monarchist faction has brought about a return of the King alongside a military dictatorship. Meanwhile, the old guard faction of the Bulgarian communists is triumphant as well, liquidating the left-sectarian faction and taking full control of the organization. But at home, Tsar Boris outplays the opposition to take further control of the government. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/245-reign-govern Check out the book here: www.amazon.com/State-Builders-St…an/dp/6197814110/
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    32 mins
  • 244 Checkmate

    244 Checkmate
    Nov 8 2025
    As the Zveno and Military League government focuses on implementing its reforms, it suddenly finds that it has been outplayed by an unlikely opponent. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/244-checkmate Check out the book here: www.amazon.com/State-Builders-St…an/dp/6197814110/
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    26 mins
  • 243 By Decree

    243 By Decree
    Oct 26 2025
    After the May 19th coup, the new government quick sets about abolishing the constitution and ruling by decree. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/243-by-decree Check out the book here: www.amazon.com/State-Builders-St…an/dp/6197814110/
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    36 mins
  • 242 Zveno's Strike

    242 Zveno's Strike
    Oct 18 2025
    As the Mushanov government falls prey to infighting and corruption, forces within the military, political establishment, and even the palace make plans to end the malaise and remake the state. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/242-zvenos-strike Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/State-Builders-Steppe-History-Bulgarian/dp/6197814110/
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    34 mins